The only condition coach Jerod Mayo seemed to put on Maye’s availability is whether he’s healthy enough to play. The rookie suffered a head injury last week.

The Patriots already have that quarterback in Drake Maye. And between Maye's brief entry into the concussion protocol last week (he was cleared and re-entered the game), combined with the Patriots' draft positioning,

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is expected to start the season finale Sunday against the Bills as New England plans to play all its healthy starters. If the Patriots (3-13) lose to the visiting Bills,